New Employment Laws for 2025

Fall marks the end of California’s legislative session and Governor Newsom’s review of employment-related bills. Below is a brief summary of the key laws affecting California employers that will take effect on January 1, 2025, or later. Discrimination AB 1815 The...

Pro-Union Measures Set to Take Effect

California Captive Audience Ban At the end of September, Governor Newsom signed SB 399, the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act (“Act”), which was discussed in this blog post. This new law, which will take effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits...

Possible Employment Issues Raised by Trump’s New Term

The election of former President Donald Trump, along with Republican control of the Senate and possible control of the House, raises questions as to several employment law issues. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) The General Counsel for the NLRB serves at the...

Proposition 32: CA Minimum Wage Increase on the Ballot

In 2016, the California Legislature enacted a law increasing the minimum wage in steps over a period of years.  After reaching $15/hour, the law ties the minimum wage to the U.S. Consumer Price Index. Currently, California’s minimum wage is $16/hour, making it one of...

California Supreme Court Round-Up

During its most recent term, the California Supreme Court issued several decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize those rulings below. Clarification on Compensable Time The Court took up an appeal from the Ninth Circuit in March regarding...
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